The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 32,200
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,100
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.4 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
71.9 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
100
168.4
168.8 in
Length
168.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3206 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.73 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
16
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
158 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

Performance

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
22.73 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
35 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
503 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
503 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
128.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
869 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data